Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum versus Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules .
Published on August 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum 25 ingredients
Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules 15 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum 25 ingredients
Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules 15 ingredients
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Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum 25 ingredients
Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules 15 ingredients
Water • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Caprylyl Methicone • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Behenyl Alcohol • Benzyl Alcohol • Squalane • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Ferulic Acid • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polysorbate 20 • Xanthan Gum • Beta-Glucan • Parfum • Sorbitol • Limonene • Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate • Disodium EDTA • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Tocotrienols • Linalool • Tocopherol • Citral • Citronellol
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Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
One study found Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate to degrade in sunlight, but is stabilized when conbined with acetyl zingerone.
Learn more about Ascorbyl TetraisopalmitatePerricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 5.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualanePerricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 10.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilPerricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 1.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPerricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 13.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimonenePerricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 14.
Elaeis Guineensis Oil comes from the African Palm tree. This tree is native to Western and Southwestern Africa.
This oil is rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
The Vitamin E and fatty acid content give palm oil a skin-hydrating property. Emollients help trap moisture in by creating a film on the skin.
Palm oil is created by either squeezing the fruit or crushing the kernel at the center of the fruit. In the 1800s, archaeologists discovered a 6000 year old Egyptian tomb containing palm oil.
Palm oil is controversial due to its social and environmental impacts. Several organizations are working to make palm oil harvest more sustainable, such as the RSPO.
Learn more about Elaeis Guineensis OilPerricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Tocotrienols.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 7.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPerricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 15.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolPerricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 9.
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Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum 25 ingredients
Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules 15 ingredients
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Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum 25 ingredients
Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules 15 ingredients
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Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum 25 ingredients
Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules 15 ingredients
nasaye
Great vitamin C. The little capsules makes it very practical for travel. Smells like orange juice and has the consistency of a very light oil,...
Great vitamin C. The little capsules makes it very practical for travel. Smells like orange juice and has the consistency of a very light oil, lighter than Medik8 C Tetra
kmdoch
As Vit C is water soluble, it breaks down when exposed to O2, due to this most Vit C products are constantly losing their potency with every use....
As Vit C is water soluble, it breaks down when exposed to O2, due to this most Vit C products are constantly losing their potency with every use. These capsules ensure you’re not wasting your money. It is great for breakouts and texture!
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